PM asks mathematics institute to apply technologies to boost production

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan “placed an order”
for the Institute of Mathematics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and
Technology (VAST) to boost the application of technologies in production to
increase labour productivity at a working session in Hanoi on December 14.

The PM affirmed that the Party and State will create the optimal
conditions for the institute to become a leading mathematical research and
postgraduate training centre in Vietnam.

He highlighted shortcomings in the applied research and difficulties in
employing excellent mathematicians who can meet the country’s socio-economic
development demands.

The VAST must pay more attention to developing the maths institute more
strongly as well as recognise the institute’s crucial and position in the
national development to put forth the most favourable policies and mechanisms,
he said.

The PM agreed with the institute’s proposal of providing scholarships –
which are close to the international level - for domestic and foreign students
at the international centre for training and research in mathematics.

He supported the increase of staff for the centre, especially young and
talented mathematicians, in addition to providing financial assistance for
highly qualified scientists.

The same day, the PM attended an international workshop held by the
institute to celebrate the 90th birthday anniversary of Professor
Hoang Tuy, a prominent Vietnamese mathematician and one of the two founders of
the mathematics sector in Vietnam, the other is Professor Le Van Thiem.

PM Phuc expressed his impressions of the Professor’s scientific
contributions, particularly in the applied mathematics field.

He said the Government will create favourable conditions for young
generations, scientists and the Institute of Mathematics to promote their
capacity and brainpower to make remarkable contributions to the cause of
national building.

The Institute of Mathematics has 70 officials, including many young
researchers. In August 2017, the Ministry of Science and Technology and the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
signed an agreement to establish an international centre for training and
research in mathematics in Vietnam.-VNA